This page is the only place you need to go to find all the latest aviation engineering news including the latest airliners from the likes of Boeing and Airbus to new jet engines from Rolls Royce and updated systems being deployed in domestic and international airports. We’ll keep you up to date with the introduction of new airliners, the retirement of older models and who’s picking up key contracts to produce replacement global fleets across the commercial aviation industry.
Coronavirus: Eight Unusual Flights You Might Have Missed
Thomas Haynes explores some of the more unique flights that have occurred during the pandemic.
Thomas Haynes
EasyJet Grounds Entire Fleet
British low-cost airline, easyJet has grounded its entire fleet following unprecedented travel restrictions imposed by governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thomas Haynes
Airbus delivers masks to Spain to aid COVID-19 crisis efforts
An Airbus A400M has delivered critically needed masks to Spain as part of an effort to combat the COVID-19 virus.
Khalem Chapman
Short haul, long aircraft: Iberia A340-600 to London
Spencer Bennett samples a short-haul Iberia
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R-100 Airship's debut flight commemorated
A set of first day covers have been issued to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Airship R-100's maiden voyage.
Steve Beebee
Demonstrator phase launched for European FCAS
The French, German and Spanish governments have awarded the initial framework contracts (Phase 1A) to a consortium of companies, launching the demonstrator phase for the Système de Combat Aérien du Futur (SCAF, or Future Combat Air System – FCAS).
Khalem Chapman
B-52 engine replacement campaign gathers pace
The US Air Force (USAF) has provided an update on its Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) – which seeks to replace the powerplant of its venerable Boeing B-52H Stratofortress fleet.
Khalem Chapman
A330-800 Receives Regulatory Greenlight
The European Aviation Safety Agency and the US Federal Aviation Administration have awarded the Airbus A330-800 a joint type certificate.
Thomas Lee
AtlasGlobal Halts Flights Again
Turkish airline AtlasGlobal has suspended operations for a second time, less than two months after it restored services.
Thomas Lee
Royal Thai Air Force orders H135s
Airbus Helicopters has announced that the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has placed an order for six H135s for use as military training helicopters under its pilot training enhancement programme.
Khalem ChapmanAviation Engineering Companies
The aviation industry is made up of engineering giants including Boeing, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Gulfstream and Honda. Between them, they produce a wide variety of aircraft from single propeller craft and private jets through to the European short haul favourite, the Airbus A320 and long-haul behemoths like the Boeing 747.
This page will keep you up to date with the latest engineering news from these companies including ongoing projects, testing phases and maiden flights for new models. Be the first to find out which airlines are updating their fleets with the latest models and which manufacturer has secured the production contract.
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